1 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches several responses to pass a defensive Open Guard: If you encounter your opponent's Frames (arms posting out) against your upper body after clearing his or her legs, you can react in a few different ways; (...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul explains how Marcelo prefers to pass his opponent's Half Guard while wearing the gi. The idea is avoid raising your hips into the air and giving your opponent a chance to roll you from the top. Spread your weight ...

4 Part Lesson — Paul breaks down the intricacies behind attacking the far-side arm from Side Control: [I] First, he shows how to control the arm with an Underhook for a transition around the head into an Armlock. [II] Next, Paul shows ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo helps his students understand how to neutralize their opponent's attempt to escape from Back Control: [I] If your opponent begins using a 2on1 Grip to dismantle your grips and unfasten the Seatbelt, you must be ...

1 Part Lesson — Paul lectures on the rudimentary 'Elbow Escape' from underneath Full Mount: [I] In terms of Self-Defense, prevent the opponent from gaining an upright posture to deliver a full-force strike by bridging and/or kneeing th...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the basics of the Back Escape from Seatbelt Control: [I] Address the threat of the choke first by seizing control over your opponent's choking hand, using both of your hands to grab onto his wrist, hand, (...

1 Part Lesson — Paul elucidates the details for Mounting: [I] The main idea to keep in mind after passing the hips and guard of the opponent is to fill the inside-space; this includes the sides of the body from elbow to knee, as well a...

2 Part Lesson - Drive the opponent into opening space underneath his shoulder, tuck your knee in, and drag the opponent on top into Back Control. Pay attention during the transition, because he will often be vulnerable to an attack.

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains a major component in establishing Side Control after a Knee Slide Pass versus the Butterfly Guard: [I] Club your opponent from standing with a strong Collar Tie & Elbow Control as you pierce your knee thro...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo instructs his Fundamentals Class in how to attack with a submission directly after pulling guard: [I] Form 2on1 Control during the hand-fight from standing, and use it to place your foot on the opponent's hip to...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo demonstrates the 2nd easiest Guard Pass, The Circle Pass, and later shows how to defend against the Kimura, finishing with a Half Guard Pass. Marcelo was able to successfully land the easier guard pass at ADC...

2 Part Technique - Once you've learned the basics of the Over Under Pass, the next step is to learn how to successfully score with the pass when your opponent attempts to Hook Sweep you. Quite simply, stiffen your body like a stiff boa...

2 Part Technique - While controlling the opponent's upper body, transition yourself into mount. Offensively attacking will force the opponent into exposing himself to new attacks. If the opponent glues his elbow inwards to prevent your...